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Synthesis, characterization, and advanced sustainable applications of copper oxide nanoparticles: a review

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Copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles have considerable attention their unique properties and potential for advanced sustainable applications in electronics, energy storage, catalysis, environmental remediation, biomedical applications, and sensing. This review focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and sustainable applications of CuO nanoparticles update serving as a concise and informative resource. The synthesis methods, physical, chemical, and green, sustainable synthesis methods such as biosynthesis, plant extracts, and green chemistry, each offer distinct approaches to creating materials and compounds with varying degrees of environmental impact, efficiency, and applicability in diverse fields ranging from medicine to materials science. Variations and discrepancies in interpretation may arise from different experimental conditions, sample preparation methods, and data analysis approaches, challenging the consensus and comparability of results obtained using various characterization techniques for CuO nanoparticles. Addressing these variations through standardization and understanding the limitations of each technique are crucial for reliable characterization. The review also highlighted the importance of sustainable applications of CuO nanoparticles including their use in energy storage, catalysis, wastewater treatment, and biomedicine. Further research is needed to optimize the synthesis methods of CuO nanoparticles, assess their potential toxicity and environmental impact, and develop standardized characterization techniques. These efforts will enhance their performance, ensure their safe use, and enable sustainable applications across various fields.

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MHS spearheaded the research concept, led the literature review process, and played a major role in writing and editing the manuscript. UE contributed significantly to the collection and analysis of data, and assisted in drafting and revising the manuscript. MV focused on the methodology, ensuring the scientific accuracy of the review, and contributed to writing relevant sections. NB provided expert insight into the subject matter, oversaw the research progress, and contributed to critical revisions of the manuscript. KHMS, as a senior author, provided overall guidance for the study, ensured the coherence and relevance of the review, and contributed to the final version of the manuscript.

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Saleem, M.H., Ejaz, U., Vithanage, M. et al. Synthesis, characterization, and advanced sustainable applications of copper oxide nanoparticles: a review. Clean Techn Environ Policy (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-024-02774-6

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